Logistics Officers

 

 

 

Job Description:

A modern warship is not only a complex fighting unit, but it is also a mini township and community of several hundred people who have to be fed, clothed and paid, whatever the ship’s role and whatever it may be. It has also to be constantly supplied with fuel, water and spares for the vast array of sophisticated equipment and machinery. At sea or on shore the Logistics Officer has a vital part to play in the technical and human aspects of the ship’s organization. It is a job that requires exceptional managerial skills and the ability to work under stress and strain.

 

How to Join:

A)             Cadet Entry (NDA)

(i)       Type of Entry                         -    National Defence Academy (NDA)

(ii)      Mode of selection                   -    Through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Naval Selection Board.

(iii)     Advertisement Schedule           -    Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Apr/May and Sep/Oct every year.

(iv)     Status Awarded                      -    Sub Lieutenant in Navy.

 

B)             Graduate Entry

(i)       Type of Entry                         -    National Defence Academy (NDA)

(ii)      Mode of selection                   -    Through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Naval Selection Board.

(iii)     Advertisement Schedule           -    Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Apr/May and Sep/Oct every year.

(iv)     Status Awarded                      -    Sub Lieutenant in Navy.

 

C)             NCC Special Entry

(i)       Type of Entry                         -    National Defence Academy (NDA)

(ii)      Mode of selection                   -    Through Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and getting through Naval Selection Board.

(iii)     Advertisement Schedule           -    Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/Employment News in Apr/May and Sep/Oct every year.

(iv)     Status Awarded                      -    Sub Lieutenant in Navy.

 

D)             Short Service Commission (SSC)

(i)       Type of Entry                         -    SSC

(ii)      Mode of selection                   -    Direct Interview of Naval Selection Board.

(iii)     Advertisement Schedule           -    Advertised in all National Leading Newspapers/ Employment News in Apr/May and Sep/Oct every year.

(iv)     Status Awarded                      -    Sub Lieutenant in Navy.

 

Qualification:

A)             Cadet Entry (NDA)

(i)       Qualifications                         -    10+2 with Mathematics, Physics.

(ii)      Age                                      -    16½ to 19 years.

 

B)             Graduate Entry

(i)       Qualifications                         -    B.Sc. (Physics and Mathematics) or B.E.

(ii)      Age                                      -    19 to 22 years.

 

C)             NCC Special Entry

(i)       Qualifications                         -    B.SC. (Physics and Mathematics) or B.E. with Naval Wing Senior Division NCC ‘C’ Certificate.

(ii)      Age                                      -    19 to 24 years.

 

D)             Short Service Commission (SSC)

(i)       Qualifications                         -    B.A. (Economics) II Division or B.Com II Division or Graduation in any subject with Degree/Diploma in Material/ Financial Management.

(ii)      Age                                      -    19½ - 25 years.

 

Note: Women candidates are also eligible to apply through SSC. Length of service is up to 7 years, extendable up to 10 years.

 

See Examination Details in APYL Career Counselor under ‘Examinations in India’.

 

Remuneration:

Starting Salary Rs. 8250, which reaches Rs. 10,050 within 6/7 years of service. (excluding other allowances).